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Melkboomsdrift Lodge

4.0 star property
A peaceful countryside lodge where travelers can relax by the pool after wine tasting, surrounded by gardens and just minutes from local attractions

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Melkboomsdrift Lodge in wine country offers a genuine retreat. Sample wines at the winery, cool off in the outdoor pool, or wander the garden. The property has barbecue facilities, and staff can arrange local tours and tickets.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Room options

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Twin Room - Meulkamer | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Twin Room - Meulkamer

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room - Die Skooltjie | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Room - Die Skooltjie

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Single Room - Tuiekamer | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Single Room - Tuiekamer

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Triple Room - Koeistal | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Triple Room - Koeistal

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room - Melkkamer | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double Room - Melkkamer

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room - Perdestal | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Twin Room - Perdestal

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room - Kamer 1 | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Twin Room - Kamer 1

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room - Kamer 3 | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Twin Room - Kamer 3

  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room - Kamer 4 | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Twin Room - Kamer 4

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room - Katstert @ Riverunits | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double Room - Katstert @ Riverunits

  • Vineyard view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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KingBed - Sewejaartjie @ Riverunits | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

KingBed - Sewejaartjie @ Riverunits

  • Vineyard view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room - Sparaxis @ Riverunits | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Twin Room - Sparaxis @ Riverunits

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room - Maartblom @ Riverunits | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double Room - Maartblom @ Riverunits

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room - Madeliefie @ Riverunits | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double Room - Madeliefie @ Riverunits

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room - Gousblom @ Riverunits | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Twin Room - Gousblom @ Riverunits

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Twin Room - Boesmankers @ Riverunits

Twin Room - Boesmankers @ Riverunits | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Twin Room - Boesmankers @ Riverunits

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

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R363 between Vredendal and Lutzville, Matzikama, Western Cape, 8160

Restaurants

  • Lutzville Vineyards Tastingroom
    11 min drive

About this property

Melkboomsdrift Lodge

Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and barbecue grills
  • Tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include amenities such as free WiFi, safes, and minibars.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desks

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Weekday full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 150 for adults and ZAR 80 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Winery

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

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Reviews

Melkboomsdrift Lodge Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Belinda

Easy place to stop for a rest

Overall it was a good stay. Slight hiccup in terms of payment, room description and inclusions. Poor communication between the booking and the lodge but the hotel staff assisted with ease.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Am

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Holiday

Bathroom at 3 bedroom unit bad with open shower next to toilet.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Jochen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
rund herum zufrieden
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tinus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bazothile

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fortecare

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017